The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge specific decisions from the chair umpire, following the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
